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David Atherton, 53, passed away in his Rutland VT home on September 15, 2025. He was born to Brian Atherton and Ramona Belanger on December 10, 1971.

Raised in Bristol, Vermont, David graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School in 1989. Often called “David Atherton, MD” (for Music Dictionary), will be remembered for his passion for music, his devotion to family and friends, and his remarkable ability to give 110% to everything he set his …

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Dave taught me a lot about just being a true friend.   My experience with Dave was through music and seeing shows.  Tha…

Dave taught me a lot about just being a true friend.   My experience with Dave was through music an…

Dave taught me a lot about just being a true friend.   My experi…

The first time I met Dave I was 13. We were at a mutual friends house in Bristol. We completely ignored the friend, sat…
The first time I met Dave I was 13. We were at a mutual friends house in Bristol. We completely ign…
The first time I met Dave I was 13. We were at a mutual friends …
The Atherton family were neighbors while growing up in Bristol. Nice family-I remember David’s love of music. My condol…
The Atherton family were neighbors while growing up in Bristol. Nice family-I remember David’s love…
The Atherton family were neighbors while growing up in Bristol. …
I just heard of Dave's passing.  My condolences to Heather and his family.  Dave was my sole employee when I had a solo…
I just heard of Dave's passing.  My condolences to Heather and his family.  Dave was my sole employ…
I just heard of Dave's passing.  My condolences to Heather and h…

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Born

December 10th, 1971
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Passed away

September 15th, 2025
Rutland, VT

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Clifford Funeral Home
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